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Unique ID: BH-2AC741

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy pot leg, probably dating from the late Medieval to post-Medieval periods.

The leg is of triangular section, with a pronounced ridge extending down the centre of the outer face. A transverse ridge divides the leg from the foot, the latter of which is of irregular form. The object measures 39.6mm long, up to 23.1mm wide, 15.6mm thick and weighs 53.98g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1750

Dimensions and weight

Length: 39.6 mm
Width: 23.1 mm
Thickness: 15.6 mm
Weight: 53.98 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Fragment [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
To be known as: Ashwell

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th November 2012

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Harvey Cross - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 66

References cited

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    Created: Wednesday 8th February 2012
    Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012

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